The terrible two are not a myth in mothering literature! Having experienced this stage with two children, I can say that they are real!

Finland celebrated National Baby's Day on Friday, 27 September. The day has been celebrated since 2017, and this year's patron is a Lutheran Bishop, Jari Jolkkonen. Many parishes around Finland organise events on Baby's Day.

Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like, the American artist Will Rogers once said. And it is true, columnist Anna sees.

For some, it is already too far for the Church of Sweden to bless same-sex relationships. But for others, the Church must go further and embrace polyamory in its Good Message. "This is not about marriage," say some who represent Sweden's national Lutheran Church." This autumn, the Church will decide.

French President Macron hired Michel Barnier as new prime minister in order to survive. Next week, Barnier will present his plans. It is not clear whether he will survive the ensuing debate. One reason his centre-right coalition is not popular is his appointment of ministers who cherish traditional values about sex and marriage – to the chagrin of Emmanuel Macron.